Monday’s Questions: January 13, 2020

[wit-nit]

Today’s Question:
Can you recall having bought an item using a coupon/on sale, that otherwise (without that promotion/discount) you had no interest in, or at least wouldn’t have considered trying ? No.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever used a product that’s specifically made/marketed for cleaning the inside of a dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ? The dealer and instructions say to use white vinegar.

Bonus:
Do you own a “boxed set” of media-whether cds, dvds, books, or other ? Yes, DVD sets of Red Skelton, Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, and all the music from the Big Band era and also the early Rock and Roll eras.

Just for Fun:
How recently have you consumed birthday cake ? Was it for someone else’s birthday or your own ? Did the cake have candles ? It's been years for birthday cake, last was with the grandchildren. Nowadays everyone is grown up and goes to the steak house to celebrate and let the cowgirls sing to everyone.

PS: I see some others are having CD computer problems too.

[bjh]

Today’s Question:
Can you recall having bought an item using a coupon/on sale, that otherwise (without that promotion/discount) you had no interest in, or at least wouldn’t have considered trying ?
I have used a coupon to try something new.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever used a product that’s specifically made/marketed for cleaning the inside of a dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ?
No. Our machines have a self-clean setting.

Bonus:
Do you own a “boxed set” of media-whether cds, dvds, books, or other ?
Many

Just for Fun:
How recently have you consumed birthday cake ? Was it for someone else’s birthday or your own ? Did the cake have candles ?



Something is going very wrong with coding on posts. Had to post without color or bold. YMMV


ETA: You can't post new threads? Something's up.

[GiGi603]

~Good Morning--an a"mazing" day late!~

Today’s Question:
Can you recall having bought an item using a coupon/on sale, that otherwise (without that promotion/discount) you had no interest in, or at least wouldn’t have considered trying ? ~Yes, I have done that.~

Extra Credit
Have you ever used a product that’s specifically made/marketed for cleaning the inside of a dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ? ~My Nepresso machine--yes~

Bonus:
Do you own a “boxed set” of media-whether cds, dvds, books, or other ?

Just for Fun:
How recently have you consumed birthday cake ? Was it for someone else’s birthday or your own ? Did the cake have candles ? ~A couple of months ago, for a family member--of course there were candles!~

Today’s Word:
rugalach (or rugelach) /ˈrəɡələKH/ (n.): Twisted dough (often, a cream cheese or sour cream dough) pastry with filling (such as nuts, fruit, or chocolate), which can be also be sliced into cookie-sized portions before baking. ~They are quite tasty treats!~

Today Is:
Korean-American Day
Public Radio Broadcasting Day
National Sticker Day

Today’s Picture:
~Beautiful maze!~

~Hope you had an a"mazing" Monday!~

[Northsouth]

Happy Monday January 13, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.

Today’s Question:
Can you recall having bought an item using a coupon/on sale, that otherwise (without that promotion/discount) you had no interest in, or at least wouldn’t have considered trying ?
I have purchased things simply because I had a coupon or it was on sale, or maybe a discount from places I have worked but I have learned over time to rein in that crazy habit and buy only what I need.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever used a product that’s specifically made/marketed for cleaning the inside of a dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ?
No I've never done that

Bonus:
Do you own a “boxed set” of media-whether cds, dvds, books, or other ?
I do have a zippered pouch with DVD's from an 80's show that I liked. However, I would not recommend buying something like that unless you know the seller is reputable. The DVD's are very poor quality and they have commercials! Someone simply taped them off of the TV and some of the episodes are missing. I could kick myself for getting taken like that

Just for Fun:
How recently have you consumed birthday cake ? Was it for someone else’s birthday or your own ? Did the cake have candles ?
Uh - I can't remember? We don't normally do big cakes on birthdays anymore. We just go out to eat and hope they give free desserts for birthdays.

Today in History:
1794: George Washington signs the Flag Act, in which the U.S. flag is modified to have 15 stars & 15 stripes (all subsequent flag designs contain 13 stripes)
1888: Formation of the National Geographic Society in Washington D.C.
1930: Birth of actress Frances Sternhagen (Cheers)
1943: Birth of actor Richard Moll (Night Court)
1961: Birth of actress & comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)
1970: Birth of screenwriter & producer Shonda Rhimes (Scandal)
1977: Birth of actor Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Caribbean film series)

Today’s Word:
rugalach (or rugelach) /ˈrəɡələKH/ (n.): Twisted dough (often, a cream cheese or sour cream dough) pastry with filling (such as nuts, fruit, or chocolate), which can be also be sliced into cookie-sized portions before baking.

Today Is:
Korean-American Day
Public Radio Broadcasting Day
National Sticker Day

Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at bottom left & bottom right-



Thought for the Day:
“I’m not a religious person. Chances are that the universe neither treasures nor regrets us.”
-Lionel Shriver

Wishing all y’all a mid-January Monday that you’ll treasure rather than regret

Thanks Cloven!

[PJSaturn]

Just now, I successfully re-formatted my post that I couldn't fix yesterday. Yay!

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[cloven]

Today’s Question:
Can you recall having bought an item using a coupon/on sale, that otherwise (without that promotion/discount) you had no interest in, or at least wouldn’t have considered trying ?
Yes, because grocery store had virtual coupon for discount on specific brand of quick cooking rice mix,
but it had turmeric in it so I could only take few bites... though I get points for making the effort to try new thing.

Extra Credit:
Have you ever used a product that’s specifically made/marketed for cleaning the inside of a dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ?
Not me personally since I don’t have any of those machines,
bf redeemed virtual coupon from grocery store for free box of dishwasher cleaning tablets, which he used Sunday...
dunno if it worked, to remove the limescale/mineral buildup (forgot to ask him).

Bonus:
Do you own a “boxed set” of media-whether cds, dvds, books, or other ?
Not anymore, but decades ago ex-husband & I bought George Carlin boxed set/CD collection.

Just for Fun:
How recently have you consumed birthday cake ?
Saturday.
Was it for someone else’s birthday or your own ?
Boyfriend.
Did the cake have candles ?
Yes, though the candle count was not reflective of his age